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CHRISTOPHER BEHREND
2017-2018 BUFFALO NIAGARA
PRODUCT GUIDETable of Contents Tour Operator Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 USA/Canada Border Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 11 Things You Might Not Know About Buffalo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Sample Itineraries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-18 Student Music Performance Venues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Attractions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-46 Hotels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47-71 Restaurants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72-75 Shopping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76-82 Annual Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83-90 Maps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91-93 1 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com
Welcome • Willkommen • Bienvenido • Bienvenue
ようこそ • 欢迎 • Добро пожаловать
Dear Travel Professional, An online version of the Product Guide, along with additional
This is the latest edition of the Visit Buffalo Niagara Product information on our newest attractions and longtime favorites,
Guide. With so many new and exciting attractions opening in the can be found at VisitBuffaloNiagara.com/product-guide.
past twelve months, we’ve updated and easily formatted this guide Now, more than ever, the Buffalo Niagara region is ready to
for your use in planning tours to the “New Buffalo” and Greater accommodate groups of all interests and age ranges. Along with
Niagara Region. our partners in the hospitality industry we’re excited to show you
The information found in the guide has been reviewed and everything we’ve been working on during our local renaissance.
submitted with group travel as a primary focus. Every effort has The past year has been an invigorating time in the region’s storied
been made to ensure the accuracy of the information presented in history. Come explore with your groups and discover all the
the guide. All prices quoted are a range of rates and are subject to reasons why we’re proud to call this region home.
change without notice. Welcome to the New Buffalo!
Sincerely,
Your friends in Buffalo Niagara
C ON T A C T I NFO R M A T I ON
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Buffalo Niagara Visitor Center . . . . . . 1-800-BUFFALO (283-3256) Travel Trade Sales: Leah Mueller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 716-218-2936
403 Main Street (Brisbane Building)
Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 716-852-0131
Website address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . VisitBuffaloNiagara.com
E-mail address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . info@visitbuffaloniagara.com
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2 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.comLOCAL Tour Operator Information
B: Bus Service & Repairs R:Receptive Tour Operator M:Motorcoach Operator S:Sightseeing/Guide Service
B R M S B R M S
AYR Coach Lines • Grand Tours • • • •
1868 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Suite 201 / Tonawanda, NY 14150 5355 Junction Road / Lockport, NY 14094 / (716) 625-9211 or (800) 847-4887
(716) 696-3209 / www.ayrcoach.com Fax (716) 433-0965 / www.grsbuses.com / E-mail: rtweeks@grsbuses.com
Bedore Tours Inc. • • • • Gray Line Niagara Falls/ Buffalo • • •
2968 Niagara Falls Boulevard / North Tonawanda, NY 14120 1625 Buffalo Avenue Suite 1A / Niagara Falls, NY 14094 / (716) 285-2113
(800) 538-8433 / Fax (716) 696-3178 Fax (716) 284-7759 / www.graylineniagarafalls.com
www.bedoretours.com / E-mail: info@bedoretours.com E-mail: bk@graylineniagarafalls.com
Languages spoken: Spanish, German, Italian Languages spoken: Spanish, French, Italian, Chinese
Buffalo Tours • Horizon Club Tours • • •
617 Main Street / Buffalo, NY 14203 100 International Drive / Buffalo, NY 14221 / (716) 242-4244
(716) 852-3300 / Fax (716) 852-5340 Fax (716) 634-2571 / www.horizonclubtours.com
www.buffalotours.org / E-mail: info@buffalotours.org E-mail: groups@nyaaa.com
Cataract Tours & Sightseeing • • • Jim’s Truck Plaza •
360 Rainbow Boulevard / Niagara Falls, NY 14303 2115 Walden Avenue / Cheektowaga, NY 14225
(866) 716-3255 / Fax (716) 283-3574 Restaurant phone: (716) 683-9908 / Truck Store phone: (716) 683-9931
www.cataracttours.com / E-mail: info@cataracttours.com
Languages spoken: Spanish, French, Italian Maxima Tours Inc. •
336 Harris Hill Road, Suite 33 / Williamsville, NY 14221 / (716) 929-2551
Covered Wagon Tours • • • • 2826 King Street East / Hamilton, ON L8G 1J5 / (905) 561-5444
158 Thacher Street / Hornell, NY 14843 Fax: (905) 561-7036 / www.maxima.net / E-mail: info@maxima.net
Charter Office: (607) 324-3900 / Fax: (607) 281-1321
Travel Office: (607) 324-4200 / Fax: (607) 324-9792 Motherland Connextions Underground Railroad Tours • •
528 North Barry Street / Olean, NY 14760 PO Box 176 Bridge Street Station / Niagara Falls, NY 14305 / (716) 282-1028 or
(716) 372-1230 / Fax: (716) 372-1232 (866) 726-0864 / Fax (716) 304-6813 / www.motherlandconnextions.com
Toll Free: 1-800-481-4211 E-mail: tours@motherlandconnextions.com
www.coveredwagontours.net / E-mail: kwoolridge@coveredwagontours.net
Niagara Scenic Tours/Know How Tours • • • •
D&F Travel • • • 5175 Southwestern Boulevard / Hamburg, NY 14075
388 Central Avenue, Suite 320 / Dunkirk, NY 14048 / (716) 366-5767 (716) 648-7766 or (877) 648-7766 / Fax: (716) 648-5213
21-41 Main Street, Suite 1-5 / Lockport, NY 14094 / (716) 433-7084 E-mail: tammy@niagarascenictours.com / www.niagarascenictours.net
Fax: (716) 366-5890 / www.dfbuses.com
Over the Falls Tours & Transportation • •
Destinations Plus • • 1246 Pine Avenue / Niagara Falls, NY 14301
29 Oak Street / Silver Creek, NY 14136-1238 / (716) 934-9522 or (716) 283-8900 or 877-783-8900 / Fax (716) 282-3656
(800) 364-6165 / Fax (716) 934-4236 / www.destinationsplus.biz www.overthefallstours.com
E-mail: sue.destplus@roadrunner.com Languages spoken: French, Spanish, German, Italian, Russian
Explore Buffalo • Upstate New York Travel, Inc. • •
One Symphony Circle / Buffalo, NY 14201 / (716) 245-3032 5 Deerpath Drive / Lancaster, NY 14086 / (716) 683-2399
Email: explore@explorebuffalo.org / www.explorebuffalo.org Fax (716) 684-7517 / E-mail: upstatenytravel@verizon.net / www.wnyfun.com
Languages spoken: Japanese
Gorman Bus Sales •
691 Bullis Road / Elma, NY 14059 / (716) 675-3859 or (800) 652-8577
Fax: (716) 675-1861 / www.thegotoguys.com
3 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.comreceptive Tour Operator Information
B: Bus Service & Repairs R:Receptive Tour Operator M:Motorcoach Operator S:Sightseeing
B R M S B R M S
Allied T Pro • Meeting Point North America •
500 7th Avenue, 9th Floor Wing B, New York, NY 10018 5911 Turkey Lake Road, Suite 302, Orlando, FL 32819
(212) 596-1000 / www.alliedtpro.com (212) 695-9672 / meetingpointnorthamerica.com
American Tours International, LLC • North America Travel Service •
481 Eighth Avenue, Suite 531, New York, NY 10001 Kennedy Building/48 Victoria Road, Leeds, LS11 5AF, United Kingdom
(212) 586-4100 / www.americantours.com 01 10 398 3002 / www.northamericantravelservice.co.uk
Bonotel Exclusive Travel • TeamAmerica Inc. •
3930 Howard Hughes Parkway, Suite 100, Las Vegas, NV 89169 33 West 46th Street, New York, NY 10036
(702) 796-5454 / www.bonotel.com (212) 697-7165 / www.teamamericany.com
Canadvac Travel Services • TourMappers •
5 Pleasant Street, Chester, NS B0J 1J0 Canada 132 Boylston St., 4th floor, Boston, MA 02116
(902) 273-4040 / www.canadvac.com (617) 236-1236 / www.tourmappers.com
GTA-USA Inbound Division • Tourico Holiday Inc. •
5 Penn Plaza, 5th Floor, New York, NY 10001 220 E Central Parkway, Suite 4010, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
(212) 843-9775 / www.gta-travel.com (407) 667-8700 / www.touricoholidays.com
Travalco •
601 Silks Run Suite 2470, Hallandale beach, FL 33009
(305) 866-5555 / www.travalco.com
4 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.comCROSSING THE BORDER
One of Buffalo Niagara’s greatest assets is its proximity Peace Bridge Authority SUGGESTIONS FOR
to Canada. Travel between the U.S. and Canada is quick (716) 884-6744 / www.peacebridge.com CROSSING THE BORDER
and convenient via the Peace Bridge, the Rainbow Bridge > Have proof of citizenship readily available.
or Queenston-Lewiston Bridge. A nominal fee is charged Niagara Falls Bridge Commission
per motorcoach. Both the U.S. and Canada have specific Rainbow/Queenston-Lewiston/ > Have birth certificates for each child on
guidelines on the type and amount of goods that can be Whirlpool Bridges motorcoach.
brought back into the country of origin. 1-800-715-6722 or (716) 285-6322 > If traveling with children who are not a part of
www.niagarafallsbridges.com your family, have a note or proof that the child
The Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, or WHTI, Current bridge crossing conditions provided has permission to cross the border with you.
requires U.S. and Canadian travelers to present a
passport or other document that denotes identity and > Turn off radios and cellular phones when talking
U.S. Customs at Peace Bridge to border agents.
citizenship when entering the U.S. For additional infor- (716) 881-5225 / www.customs.gov
mation, including document options and requirements > Declare all fruits, vegetables, plants, plant
for special audiences, please visit GetYouHome.gov. Canadian Customs at Peace Bridge products, animals, birds, eggs, meat, and meat
(905) 994-6330 / www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca products.
U.S. citizens returning home from Canada will be required
to present one of the travel documents listed here: > Declare all items acquired for personal use.
currency exchange/money services
• U.S. Passport Duty Free Americas > Resident aliens must carry residency cards at
• U.S. Passport Card 1 Peace Bridge Plaza all times.
• Enhanced Driver’s License Buffalo, NY 14213 > Dogs and cats must be free of evidence of diseases
• Trusted Traveler Program Cards such as NEXUS, (716) 886-5000 communicable to humans. Dogs older than three
SENTRIU or FAST enrollment cards
months must have proof of a rabies vaccination.
• Special Audiences (Special documents for U.S.
Envoy > Don’t fool around. Customs and Immigration
Lawful Permanent Residents, U.S. Military, Native
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls agents on both sides of the border are law enforce-
Americans, and Boaters; birth certificates for
children under the age of 16). 1900 Military Road ment officials who take their duties very seriously.
Niagara Falls, NY 14304
(716) 297-4654 > Be patient. Additional security has been instituted
Canadian citizens entering the U.S. will be required to for safety on both sides of the border.
present one of the travel documents listed here:
• Canadian Passport EFX Currency Exchange > For import dollar limits, contact U.S. Customs.
• Trusted Traveler Program Cards such as NEXUS or One Walden Galleria
Buffalo, NY 14214 > For border wait times, go to www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/
FAST/Express enrollment cards general/times/menu-e.html
• Enhanced Driver’s License (716) 681-8820
• Special Audiences (Special documents for
Native Americans and Boaters; birth certificates
for children under the age of 16).
5 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.comOUR PARTNERSHIPS
International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association
6 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com11 BUFFALO
Things You Might CITY OF
LIGHT
Not Know About
Buffalo was the first city
in the U.S. to light streets
KLEINHANS is considered one of the most
acoustically perfect buildings
with electricity.
MUSIC HALL in the world.
CHICKEN THEODORE
WINGS ROOSEVELT
was one of the only presidents
were first served at to take the oath of office ICE BIKES OF BUFFALO
the Anchor Bar on outside the nation’s capital. are the first of their kind available for
Main Street in 1964. He did so in Buffalo in 1901; public rental in North
retrace his steps at the America. Ride one at
Theodore Roosevelt Canalside on a
Inaugural National frozen replica of
Mark Twain’s original Historic Site. the Erie Canal,
manuscript of which once
The Adventures of THE NEW ended in Buffalo.
HUCKLEBERRY HOCKEYTOWN
HarborCenter and
FINN is on display in KeyBank Center
Buffalo’s downtown library. comprise the first
Twain was a newspaper three rink complex
editor here.
in the NHL.
Buffalo has one of the largest collection of Buffalo is one of only a handful of cities in the United FREDERICK LAW
GRAIN ELEVATORS States to boast five homes designed by OLMSTED,
in the world; they’re being FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT the world renowned
landscape architect who
reinvented designed Central Park in New York City,
as art displays, designed Buffalo’s parks system —
performance the oldest coordinated system
spaces and a of parks and parkways.
craft brewery.
7 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.comMakin’ Memories: FAMILY FUN Tour
For kids and the kids at heart, fun awaits in Buffalo Niagara. From the tigers, or a live reimagining of fairy tale favorites, we’ve got a treasure
fireworks blasting high above the baseball diamond, the roar of lions and chest full of enjoyment for every member of the family.
Pr o g r a m I n c l u d e s Go back in time at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village
On the two hour narrated Lockport Locks & Erie Canal with indoor and outdoor tours of local historic buildings and
Cruise, learn about the historic waterway and sail through hands-on exhibits about life in previous centuries.
the only set of double locks through the canal system. Meal Cheer on the home team at a Buffalo Bisons game.
packages are also available.
Pick your own berries or just enjoy the taste of fresh hand-
Learn how to use a musket and be recruited to King George III’s picked fruit at Becker Farms/Brown’s Berry Patch.
army at Old Fort Niagara.
Indulge your youngster’s curiosity with the hands-on exhibits
Get a birds-eye-view of the Niagara River Gorge from the at Explore & More Children’s Museum.
Niagara Power Project’s Power Vista observation
deck and learn about hydroelectricity with a variety of In the 1900s, the Herschell Carrousel Factory
interactive exhibits. Museum was a working factory of children’s rides. Now, visi-
tors can learn about the history of carrousels, see the way they
The Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park are made, and ride an original antique Herschell carrousel!
features three WWII ships and a variety of military equipment KC KRATT
and exhibits. See a play that’s fun for all ages at Theater of Youth.
Canalside, America’s Gateway to the West for much of the For amusement park fun visit either Martin’s Fantasy
19th century, is a newly restored heritage site that features an Island or Darien Lake Amusement Park.
expansive boardwalk along the water’s edge. Try a pirate cruise on the Spirit of Buffalo.
Watch a child’s eyes light up discovering the world of
science at the Buffalo Museum of Science.
Spend a few hours with the wild animals at the
Buffalo Zoo.
BUFFALO BISONS
Contact one of the local receptive operators on page 3
to plan, arrange and guide your tour in Buffalo!
8 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.comTOP 15 ART, ARCHITECTURE & CULTURE
Whether you’re seeking inspiration or jaw-dropping sights, Buffalo wonders. Be prepared to be amazed by the world-class level of
Niagara is home to an impressive array of cultural and architectural craftsmanship and artful masterworks that reside in our region.
Pr o g r a m I n c l u d e s
Tour three of Frank Lloyd Wright’s architectural Take a Buffalo City Tour which can include a visit to the
masterpieces—the Darwin Martin House Complex, Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic
Graycliff Estate and Fontana Boathouse. Site and an array of architecture by Frank Lloyd Wright,
Enjoy a picturesque meal at the Roycroft Inn Louis Sullivan, E.B. Green, and H.H. Richardson.
in East Aurora and enjoy a tour of the historic campus. For the true lover of Frank Lloyd Wright’s work, the Blue
After you dine, spend some time shopping along Main Street Sky Mausoleum at Forest Lawn Cemetery is an impressive
in the village of East Aurora and stop at Vidler’s 5 & 10, example of funerary art.
a shopping staple of the early 1900s. The Buffalo Transportation Pierce-Arrow Museum,
Learn all about the rich history of the “Queen City” at the featuring Buffalo-made automobiles, bicycles, and other
Buffalo History Museum. memorabilia in the new Frank Lloyd Wright Filling
Station.
Spend an evening with the Buffalo Philharmonic PATRICK MAHONEY
Orchestra at Kleinhans Music Hall or see a world-class View the impressive 20th century and modern-day
performance at Shea’s Performing Arts Center. painting and sculpture collection at the Albright-Knox
Art Gallery.
A stroll down “Millionaires’ Row,” on Delaware Avenue,
offers a splendid look at the intricate architectural detail of Tour the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens,
homes built during Buffalo’s Gilded Age. the most intact Frederick Law Olmsted Landscape and
arboretum in the country.
See if you can spot all of the more than 2,000 angels at the
European style Italian Renaissance cathedral of Our Lady See the work of Western New York’s own art and artists at the
of Victory Basilica & National Shrine. Burchfield Penney Art Center, located in the heart of
the Museum District.
Enjoy a relaxing day of shopping in the Elmwood Village,
located in the heart of the city. If you get hungry, it’s a great Check out Buffalo River History Tours and Inside
“lunch on your own” stop. Silo City for a look inside our standing grain elevators.
ANGEL ART LTD.
Contact one of the local receptive operators on page 3
to plan, arrange and guide your tour in Buffalo!
9 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.com“TOSS THE TEXTBOOKS” INTERACTIVE STUDENT TOUR
Close up the books and get hands-on with interactive education active experience for young minds. Because the best way to learn
experiences. Home to pioneers of science and trailblazers of innovation, is to have some fun!
and rich with American history, Buffalo Niagara makes learning an
Pr o g r a m I n c l u d e s A D D I T I ONAL OP T I ONS
Visit SkyZone Trampoline Park or Get Air for some fun and lessons on market- Instead of just learning about art in a textbook, tour the Albright-Knox Art
ing and branding Gallery where students will gain a new dimension of art appreciation.
See science come alive at the Buffalo Museum of Science with a variety of Experience life as it was in centuries past as you try out the tools in the “Pioneer
interactive exhibits and workshops. Kitchen” exhibit at the Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village.
Tour Old Fort Niagara, where students can experience military living, exciting Witness a majestic performance by the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra and
battle re-enactments and take part in musket demonstrations. integrate the music into any curriculum with lesson plans available through the BPO.
Travel back in time with interactive exhibits at the Erie Canal Discovery Get up close and personal with the wild animals at the Buffalo Zoo with interactive
Center and experience a two hour ride along the historic canal in the classroom activities and guided tours.
Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruise. Dine, and dash…to the arcade games at Dave & Busters Grand Sports Café.
No visit to the Buffalo Niagara region is complete without a trip to our very own See a student matinee show at the Lancaster Opera House.
wonder of the world! Immerse yourself in the experience with the Maid of the Learn about lasers, infrared and radio communications, and computers at
Mist boat tour. LaserTron Interactive Entertainment Center. After the educational pro-
Take part in more than 50 interactive hydroelectricity exhibits and view the gram, see your newfound knowledge come to life with a game of laser tag.
Niagara River Gorge from an observation deck 350 feet in the air at Niagara Take an Underground Railroad tour and see history come alive with cos-
Power Project’s Power Vista. tumed reenactors.
Witness naval ships and military equipment from WWII up close at the Buffalo & View the breathtaking 40 minute IMAX experience about the history of Niagara
Erie County Naval & Military Park. Falls in the Niagara Adventure Theater.
Take a ride on the Spirit of Buffalo schooner. Theater of Youth combines convenience, culture, and curriculum enhance-
Take a break at Walden Galleria. Over 200 retail stores and home to Pole ment. On-school time shows are offered and corresponding lesson plans are
Position Raceway and Fun Center. available.
Be a part of the crowd at Coca-Cola Field, one of the largest parks in all of Be a part of a force of nature on the Whirlpool Jet Boat or Niagara Jet
Minor League Baseball, as you cheer on the Buffalo Bisons. Adventures, riding the rapids of the Niagara Gorge. Then, choose from two
After you tour the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site interactive, in-depth educational programs: “Business Education” or “Niagara’s
take part in the “History Mystery” program, where objects used in the past are the clues. Raging Rapids.”
Set aside time to enjoy the classic amusement park atmosphere at Darien Lake
Theme Park & Resort or Martin’s Fantasy Island.
Contact one of the local receptive operators on page 3
to plan, arrange and guide your tour in Buffalo!
10 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.comNATURE’S SPLENDOR TOUR
From professional greenthumbs to leisurely ornithologists, Buffalo Niagara State Park. Rolling hills, cavernous gorges, splendid waterfront vistas,
is a natural dream come true. The area is home to a legendary Frederick and a rich natural ecology combine to create the beautiful landscape of the
Law Olmsted park system in both downtown Buffalo and Niagara Falls Buffalo Niagara region.
Pr o g r a m I n c l u d e s
Start off your day with a stop at the Buffalo & Erie County See nature in a whole different light on a “night walk”
Botanical Gardens, featuring a tri-domed “Crystal Palace” at Reinstein Woods Nature Preserve.
conservatory set in a Frederick Law Olmsted-designed park. Visit the Penn Dixie Paleontological and Outdoor
Visit the Buffalo Zoo to see the M&T Bank Rainforest Education Center and choose from a variety of fossil
Falls exhibit. The exhibit replicates the habitat of Venezuela’s collecting, geology, birding, and astronomy programs.
Canaima National Park and includes a wide variety of free
A D D I T I ONAL OP T I ONS
flight birds as well as other rainforest animals.
Dine in style at Templeton Landing as you overlook
The Bard comes to Buffalo! Visit during the summer to enjoy
the picturesque Buffalo Waterfront.
a performance of Shakespeare in Delaware Park.
In the mood for more waterfront scenery? Choose from one
Visit during July and participate in Garden Walk Buffalo,
of four cruises at Canalside: Buffalo Harbor Sightseeing
featuring garden walks, open gardens, lectures and workshops.
Cruises, Spirit of Buffalo, Buffalo River History Tours
Hike, swim, attend a nature program, or just pause to take in the and Moondance Catamaran.
scenery as you make your way through Letchworth State Park.
Tour the Burchfield Penney Art Center, one of only four
Ride the Virtual Gorge Elevator at the Niagara Gorge LEED certified buildings in Buffalo.
Discovery Center to see the rock layers formed millions of
Pause to admire the peaceful atmosphere complete with
years ago and learn how Niagara Falls was formed.
the stone bridges, a creek, and gentle hills at Forest Lawn
Explore Niagara Falls State Park, experience the Falls Cemetery in downtown Buffalo. Include time for a tour
from an arm’s length away at the Cave of the Winds, and when costumed characters from the past come to life.
take a scenic ride on the Maid of the Mist Boat Tours.
Take a break from walking to enjoy a 1900s style train ride
Then get ready for the thrilling ride down the rapids of the gorge through countryside and farmlands aboard the Arcade &
on Whirlpool Jet Boat Tours or Niagara Jet Adventures. Attica Railroad.
Feed a seal and tour the Aquarium of Niagara. Visit Spring Lake Winery, Freedom Run Winery, or
Take in a breathtaking aerial view of Niagara Falls, one of another of Niagara County’s wineries for a tour and tasting.
the seven natural wonders of the world, while you dine at the See the Holland Land Office Museum, where 3.3 million
Top of the Falls Restaurant. acres of Western New York were surveyed and sold.
Learn about wildlife and geology as you investigate the
ecosystems of Lake Erie and the Niagara River on an Ecological Discovery Tour Contact one of the local receptive operators on page 3
from Grand Lady Cruises. to plan, arrange and guide your tour in Buffalo!
11 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.comHISTORICAL TREASURES Tour
Buffalo Niagara is the backdrop and birthplace to several significant historical tutions, ranging from the Revolutionary War era to our involvement in the
events and figures. Relive the fabled tale of Buffalo Niagara’s origins and Civil Rights Movement. History buffs will be elated to travel through time
place in American history by discovering any of our amazing historical insti- and examine how the Buffalo region has become what it is today.
Pr o g r a m I n c l u d e s Tour the home of a former president when you visit the Millard Fillmore
The Buffalo Niagara Heritage Village features indoor Museum. Then travel to another domestic site, the Elbert
and outdoor tours of local historic buildings and hands-on Hubbard-Roycroft Museum, a Craftsman-style home built
exhibits about life in previous centuries. in 1910.
For an institution devoted to preserving the history of the A D D I T I ONAL OP T I ONS
Queen City, visit the Buffalo History Museum. Even the Celebrate the rich history of African Americans at the African
building is an artifact—it’s the only remaining perma- American Cultural Center. Stop by in the evening to see a
nent structure from the Pan American Exposition in 1901. production at the Paul Robeson or Ujima theatres.
Permanent exhibit of Tim Russert’s office on display.
Learn about Buffalo’s past as the western terminus of the Erie
Any WWII buffs on board? Don’t miss the Buffalo and Erie Canal at Canalside and take the Buffalo River History
County Naval & Military Park, the largest inland park of Tour for more in-depth information.
its kind in the nation.
The Buffalo Niagara region played a vital role in the escape
Few inventions have impacted our lives as much as the of former slaves. Learn all about it with the Freedom
automobile. The Buffalo Transportation/Pierce Arrow Crossing: The Underground Railroad in Greater
Museum features a number of automobiles manufactured Niagara exhibit at the Castellani Art Museum.
right here in Buffalo. Visit the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed
The Herschell Carrousel Factory Museum was once a
Filling Station while there.
working factory and leading producer of carrousels and chil-
The automobile wasn’t the only form of transportation that dren’s rides. Now, it is a tribute to the industry, with an origi-
changed lives. Take a two hour boat ride along the Erie Canal with nal, antique Herschell Carrousel visitors can ride on-site.
Lockport Locks and Erie Canal Cruises. Then visit the
The Rev. J. Edward Nash helped to organize the Niagara Movement, a forerunner to
interactive exhibits at the Erie Canal Discovery Center.
the NAACP. See his home and a collection of artifacts and papers at the Nash House
History comes alive at Old Fort Niagara, featuring a real Museum.
18th century fortress with original stone buildings and fortifications. While you’re there,
Tour the one hundred year old Original American Kazoo Company and
participate in a musket demonstration, or be recruited to King George III’s royal army.
make your very own kazoo!
More than one hundred years ago, history was made on Delaware Avenue.
The recently renovated Riviera Theater and Performing Arts Center is listed
The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site is a must-see
on the National Register of Historic Places. Don’t miss the 1926 Mighty Wurlitzer organ.
site in Buffalo.
Plan to stop at the Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum to see a number of Contact one of the local receptive operators on page 3
historic documents from the world’s largest private collection. to plan, arrange and guide your tour in Buffalo!
12 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.comSPIRIT OF THE CITY Tour
Whether traversing on foot, by bike, or by sea, the soul of Buffalo is a out the best of what each neighborhood has to offer – from the heart
living breathing thing. By getting a feel for all of what the city has to of downtown to the shores of Lake Erie.
offer, you can truly feel connected. Do your best to see it all and seek
Pr o g r a m I n c l u d e s
Start off the day with a trip to the Erie Basin Marina and Visit Buffalo City Hall and go to the observation deck for a
Canalside. Pay close attention—the marina was built in beautiful view of both Lake Erie and Buffalo.
the shape of a Buffalo! Check out the view of Buffalo’s oldest
architectural landmark - the 1833 lighthouse. If you’re in the mood for some shopping, browse the shops
in downtown Buffalo’s fun and trendy Elmwood Village,
Next, take some time to check out the WWII military relics at Hertel Avenue and Allentown.
the Buffalo and Erie County Naval & Military Park.
Spend the afternoon on a relaxing sightseeing tour aboard
Take a stroll down the architectural majesty of the Buffalo Harbor Cruises or try the Spirit of Buffalo
“Millionaires’ Row” on Delaware Avenue. schooner.
Tour the recently renovated Theodore Roosevelt For a look at Buffalo’s creative side, visit the Burchfield
Inaugural National Historic Site. Penney Art Center. Located in the heart of the museum
Add some culture to your day when you visit the Albright- TERRY CERVI
district, the center features the art and artists of Western
Knox Art Gallery and view their broad collection of modern New York.
and contemporary art. Attend a dinner theater production at O’Connell & Co.
In the evening, catch a show at the Irish Classical Theatre Productions.
Company. Because the seating is in the round, your group Later, try your luck at the Seneca Niagara Casino,
will never be more than 20 feet from the stage! Seneca Buffalo Creek Casino or Fairgrounds Gaming
If you’re looking for an elegant night out, Shea’s and Raceway.
Performing Arts Center features Broadway shows in a
venue that has been called “the most beautiful theater in
North America.”
Enjoy Larkin Square for entertainment and special events.
Food Truck Tuesdays shouldn’t be missed!
KATIE AMBROSE
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13 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.comspirit of the season Tour
Behold winter’s majesty in true Buffalo Niagara fashion by experiencing in the decorations presented by several of our cultural institutions.
the sights, sounds and flavors of the holiday season. Take a stroll on the And ring in holiday cheer with the soundtrack of the holidays presented
Main Streets of surrounding villages to find gifts for your loved ones. Take by our talented musicians.
Pr o g r a m I n c l u d e s
Looking for the perfect gift? Stroll down Main Street in Poke around the independently-owned shops on Elmwood
Williamsville to shop and enjoy quaint storefronts decorated Village, Hertel Avenue and Allentown in the city of
for the holidays. Buffalo to find one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends.
Marvel at the ornate Christmas decorations with a five-star Sing along to your favorite carols at the Buffalo
dinner at Salvatore’s Italian Gardens. Philharmonic Orchestra Holiday Pops Concert.
Need a gift for the fashionista on your list? Find designer Main Street in East Aurora is another great place to find
brands for less at the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls. unique gifts. Be sure to stop at Vidler’s 5 & 10, a shopping
Don’t forget a trip to the Walden Galleria! With over experience reminiscent of the early 1900s. Shop at the
200 stores, you’re sure to find the perfect gift for everyone Made in America Store where all items are 100%
on your list. American made.
Take a moment to remember the reason for the season at the Have lunch at the lovely Roycroft Inn before touring the
European style Italian Renaissance cathedral, Our Lady of Roycroft Campus to learn about Elbert Hubbard and the
Victory Basilica & National Shrine. Arts and Crafts Movement. Then stop by the Roycroft Copper
Shop Gallery, which features handcrafted artisan items or
There’s something magical about holiday lights. Spend an take in a class at the new Power House.
evening taking in the splendor of the Festival of Lights at
Our Lady of Fatima Shrine or the Fairgrounds Festival If you’re in town in early November, head over to the
of Lights. Christmas in the Country Craft Show. It’s consistently
judged one of the top craft shows in the nation!
Christmas is always in season at the Woyshner’s Christmas
Shoppe, a 15,000 square foot store filled with santas, snow- Plan a stop at Designing Dish where you can paint your
men, and stockings. own pottery to create a one-of-a-kind present, made with care.
They’ll even ship your project home for you after you leave.
See the biggest exhibition of poinsettias in Western New York
and enjoy the beauty of nature at the Buffalo & Erie County Attend a holiday-themed play at the Lancaster Opera
Botanical Gardens holiday display. House and see the village of Lancaster transformed into
“Christmasville.”
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to plan, arrange and guide your tour in Buffalo!
14 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.comGARDENING Tour
Did you know Buffalo hosts the largest garden events of its kind in the in the area? Prepare to be taken aback by the amazing flora and fauna
country? Did you know that our Botanical Gardens reside in a Frederick that the Buffalo Niagara region has to offer!
Law Olmsted designed park – just one of several parks designed by him
Pr o g r a m I n c l u d e s
Visit during Gardens Buffalo Niagara, a 6-week botanical Tour the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, an outstanding
festival from mid-June to July. The culmination in America’s center of modern and contemporary art. The gallery’s collec-
largest garden tour, Garden Walk Buffalo, which features over tion belongs among the world’s top international surveys of
400 private and public gardens full of beautiful, brightly- 20th century painting and sculpture. Add time for a visit at
colored flora. the Delaware Park Rose Garden following a stop at the
Tour local yards during Open Gardens on Thursdays and Albright-Knox Art Gallery.
Fridays in July to see some of the best kept secrets! From asters Visit the Elmwood Village within Buffalo for some urban
to zinnias and everything in between. There is a flower and chic shopping and a meal on your own.
shrub to please all! A D D I T I ONAL OP T I ONS
Visit the Buffalo & Erie County Botanical Gardens to Take a Spirit of Buffalo or Miss Buffalo sightseeing cruise
see a world famous architectural design in the conservatory on Lake Erie. Dinner cruises are also available aboard the
itself and the lovely flowers and plants too. The Gardens feature Grand Lady.
a great collection of exotic plants from around the world.
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Tour the Frank Lloyd Wright designed Darwin Martin
See the Erie Basin Marina Gardens, located at the foot of House Complex.
Erie Street on downtown Buffalo’s waterfront. The Gardens are
home to a Garden of Specialty Annuals, as well as the Victor Visit the Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National
and Joan Fuzak Memorial Test Rose Gardens. Historic Site to see where TR was sworn in as 26th President
This site is one of 25 All-American Rose Selection test gardens in of the United States.
the United States. Visit one of many U-pick farms located along the Lake
Visit a fresh farmers market, learn about locally grown produce Ontario and Lake Erie shores.
and tour an urban garden featuring an urban working farm, Learn more about Buffalo’s history by taking a tour at the
green roof garden, a straw house, and even a fish farm with The Buffalo History Museum. Save some time to view the
Grassroots Gardens of Buffalo. Japanese Garden located behind the museum.
Visit Forest Lawn to see one of the finest arboretums in the
United States and view Frank Lloyd Wright’s Blue Sky
Mausoleum.
TERRY CERVI
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15 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.comEARN YOUR BADGES: SCOUT Tour
The Buffalo Niagara region is a badge-seekers paradise – scouts preserves. Discover the history of the Buffalo Niagara region by
honor! Your group can explore the wonders of nature in our zoos partaking in a tour of one of our several historical educational centers.
and aquariums or seek out their own adventure at our local parks and By the time your scouts leave, their sashes will be full of badges!
Frolic in the flowers at the Buffalo & Erie County Explore a tropical rainforest, watch the playing polar bears at
Botanical Gardens, where Brownies can earn their Plant the new Arctic Edge exhibit, learn the workings of an 1850s
Try-its Badge and Juniors can earn an Outdoor Creativity Badge heritage farm and dig for fossils at the Buffalo Zoo! Scouts
or the “Your Outdoor Surroundings” Badge. can get in touch with nature while earning badges through
Spark your scouts’ creativity, curiosity, and imagination at specialized programs.
the Explore & More Children’s Museum. Customized Gr e a t O u td o o r s :
programs for badges and try-its are available. N a t u r e a n d Sci e n c e
Take a walk on the wild side at the Buffalo Zoo! Scouts can Get some fresh air at the Penn Dixie Paleontological and
see their favorite wild animals up close and even earn badges Outdoor Education Center in Hamburg! Scouts can learn
through specialized programs. about geology, astronomy, ornithology, and paleontology while
fulfilling requirements for various badges.
ALL AGES BOY S C OU T I T I NE R A R Y
Learn the mysteries of extinction, our place in space, verte-
Get back to nature at Tifft Nature Preserve, where Boy NANCY J. PARISI
brate evolution, and the ecology of the Niagara Frontier at the
Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Webelos can earn badges through the
Buffalo Museum of Science. Badge programs for scouts are
Buffalo Museum of Science. A different scout program is
available both at the museum and at Tifft Nature Preserve.
held most Saturdays, generally from about 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Walk in presidential footsteps at the Theodore Roosevelt
Inaugural National Historic Site. Special educational
programs and tours are available for different age groups.
Experience 18th century life at historic Old Fort Niagara.
Scout groups can schedule a guided tour and participate in
fun, educational programs such as “Join the King’s Army” and
“Work and Play in 1779.”
Bring out your inner soldier at the Buffalo and Erie County
Naval and Military Park. Boy Scouts will love scampering
across the decks of a guided missile cruiser and discovering the KC KRATT
secrets of a WWII submarine.
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to plan, arrange and guide your tour in Buffalo!
16 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.comBUFFALO TECHNICAL Tour
As a home of inventors and innovation, Buffalo Niagara is happy to our skills to every interest. Get your gears moving and generate
spread that knowledge to visitors of all ages. Pioneers of all things some brain power by seeing how things are made right here in
from auto parts to beer, medicine to kazoos, we’re here to showcase Buffalo Niagara!
Pr o g r a m I n c l u d e s Visit and tour Buffalo Niagara’s Medical Campus.
Tour a local factory where bubble gum and gum balls Learn about the upcoming multi-million dollar additions to
are made the campus, including the UB Medical School, and John R.
Oishei Children’s Hospital. This includes interior visits at the
Learn about olive oil and experience first-hand the satisfaction Hauptman-Woodward Institute, UB’s Center of Excellence in
of sampling many styles of olive oils and vinegars The Bioinformatics and other buildings along Buffalo’s “medical
tools of our trade are our human senses and our experience. corridor.”
Learn about the history of olive oil and recipes handed down
through generations that call for only the finest ingredients. The Original American Kazoo Factory is the only place
Hear how olive oil can positively affect a healthy diet. in the US that still makes metal kazoos. See the museum,
learn the history, watch them being made and even make one
See one of the world’s largest manufacturing auto engine yourself!
plants and an assembly line in action.
The Buffalo History Museum features a Buffalo Made
Tour the region’s main postal office and see the machines exhibit. Here you can see many items that were invented in
NANCY J. PARISI
and how mail is cased, sorted and processed for delivery. Buffalo and some that are still manufactured here.
Visit a brewery, learn about the brewing process, the difference Visit the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus and have a
between craft brews and commercially produced ales. And at the STEM experience developed for your group.
end, try a sample or two.
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Western New York is rich in art, but not all of it is found in museums or ornamentation, handmade bricks, terra cotta and tile work – and it’s
galleries. For generations, believers and non-believers alike have been all there for you to enjoy. Four Buffalo churches invite you to be
inspired by the art enshrined in Buffalo’s houses of worship. Radiant amazed by the faith of our immigrant ancestors and awestruck by
stained-glass, paintings that have no equal, magnificent sculpture and the art they created.
On the National Register of Historic Corpus Christi is a landmark,
Places, Blessed Trinity R. C. Romanesque-styled church saved
Church is recognized as the from closing in 2004 and currently
purest replication of Lombard undergoing a multi-million dollar
Romanesque architecture in the historic restoration. The church
United States. The church’s exterior is especially noted for its exquisite
features irregular “Harvard” brick stained-glass windows and iconic
walls laid using a medieval technique mural above the church altar,
and terra-cotta ornamentation. considered to be one of the most
The interior is noted for its extensive significant examples of ecclesiasti-
use of ceramics, including artisan cal artwork in the United States.
floor tiles, pillars, altar baldachino
and more than 2,000 decorative
CHUCK LACHIUSA
symbols. CORPUS CHRISTI
The Buffalo Religious Art Center, a unique example of adaptive reuse. First Presbyterian Church is the oldest faith community in Buffalo, estab-
A superb Romanesque Basilica Style church becomes a museum dedicated to lished in 1812. The church’s architecturally significant building on Symphony
the display of religious art. Circle features Tiffany-designed stained glass windows, two impressive pipe
organs, and a 168-foot tall tower visible throughout the west side of the city.
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VENUE CONTACT NAME CONTACT INFO ADDRESS DAYS & TIMES CAPACITY
Academy of Performing Arts Chris George 716-816-4220 450 Masten Ave, Buffalo, NY Various 600
Buffalo Suzuki Strings 716-743-8728 4 Webster St, North Tonawanda, NY Varies 300
Canalside Maria Rainsdon maria@canalsidebuffalo.com 44 Prime St, Buffalo, NY 14202 Seasonal Varies - unlimited
Miranda Morales miranda@canalsidebuffalo.com Marching concert, chorus
Chautauqua Institution Laurie Stanton 716-357-6262 1 Ames Ave, Chautauqua, NY May 1 - June 20; Sept 1 - Oct 31 Varies
Darien Lake Theme Group sales 585-599-4641 9993 Allegany Rd, Darien Center, NY Seasonal, May - Oct
Park & Resort Music festivals May and June
Eastern Hills Mall Russ Fulton 716-633-1600 4545 Transit Rd, Williamsville, NY Varies with mall hours; Varies; unlimited
call for information capacity. Additional
security required
Elmwood Village Association Carly Battin 716-881-0707 1068 Elmwood Ave, Buffalo, NY Varies - call Varies, depending on
multiple outdoor venues location - 10 to 10,000
Erie County Fair Lou Ann Delaney 716-649-3900 x260 The Fairgrounds in Hamburg Mid-August annually Unlimited. Marching
Hamburg, NY bands, concert bands
Fashion Outlets of Niagara Meghan Ayers 716-297-0933 x206 1900 Military Rd, Niagara Falls, NY Year-round (blackout dates may apply) Varies
Great Pumpkin Farm at Katy Toth 716-759-8483 11199 Main St, Clarence, NY October weekends Unlimited capacity
Kelly Schultz Antique World for marching bands
Hard Rock Cafe Claire Seveno 716-282-0007 333 Prospect St, Niagara Falls, NY Year-round - varies 40+
Kleinhans Music Hall Mike Giambra 716-885-0331 499 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY Call for information 3,000
Home of the Buffalo Philharmonic groupsales@bpo.org x415 and x417
Larkin Square Seamus Gallivan 716-362-2665 745 Seneca St, Buffalo, NY Year round, outdoor (varies) Varies but flexible
Lockport Locks & Mike Murphy 716-433-6155 210 Market St, Lockport, NY Seasonal; call for information 75-100
Erie Canal Cruises
Martin’s Fantasy Island Len Synor 716-773-7591 2400 Grand Island Blvd, Grand Island, NY Seasonal; Orchestra, Band & Any size
Choral Festival, May weekends
Music is Art Buffalo Jazz Festival Phil Aguglia 716-200-6518 Various locations, Buffalo, NY October annually Jazz bands
Niagara Falls State Park Mary Kay Dugan 716-278-1763 Niagara Falls, NY Seasonal; call for information Varies
Niagara Falls Music & Art Festival 716-534-9960 Old Falls St, Niagara Falls, NY June annually Smaller bands/ensembles
Old Fort Niagara Bob Emerson 716-745-7611 Robert Moses Pkwy, Youngstown, NY Year-round; call for details Outdoor - unlimited
Indoor - 60
Roswell Park Debbie Miga 716-845-5708 Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY Mon - Fri 10am-2pm 75 standing
Walden Galleria Marissa Romano 716-681-7600 Cheektowaga, NY Mon - Sat 10am-9:30pm Chorus: 40
Sun 10am-7pm Band: 10-15
19 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.comAfrican American Albright-Knox Art Gallery
SACRED GROUND PRODUCTIONS
Cultural Center, Inc.
1285 Elmwood Avenue
350 Masten Avenue Buffalo, NY 14222
Buffalo, NY 14209 (716) 882-8700
(716) 884-2013 www.albrightknox.org
www.aaccbuffalo.org
TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour
TOUR LENGTH: Call for details Since 1958, the Center has developed programs and GROUP LIMIT: 101-200
GROUP LIMIT: 25-50 services to celebrate and support African Americans. HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes An outstanding center of modern and contemporary
HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes Popular programs include the Jumpin’ Jambalaya art, the Albright-Knox collection belongs among
MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes
A1:M104 program, the soulful AACC Dance and the world’s top international surveys of 20th
MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes
Drum Performance Company, the inspirational century painting and sculpture. Exhibitions and
Paul Robeson Theatre and entertaining Pine Grill installations are updated routinely.
Jazz Reunion.
Aléthea’s Chocolates Aquarium of Niagara
8301 Main Street 701 Whirlpool Street
Williamsville, NY 14221 Niagara Falls, NY 14301
(716) 633-8620 (716) 285-3575
www.altheas.com www.aquariumofniagara.org
TOUR LENGTH: N/A TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours
Step back in time, to when life was simpler, the GROUP LIMIT: N/A
GROUP LIMIT: 50
pace was slower, & the local Chocolate Shoppe and Dive into an ocean of discovery at Niagara’s other
HANDICAP ACCESS: No HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes
Ice Cream Parlour was your favorite place to visit. water wonder! Highlights include California sea
MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes
Sample fresh handmade confections, in our vintage lion demonstrations, harbor seals, and a colony
style Shoppe. Relax with an ice cream soda on our of Peruvian penguins. There are over 40 aquatic
Veranda, or in the Ice Cream Parlour. exhibits to explore!
20 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.comArcade & Attica Railroad Artpark
278 Main Street 450 South 4th Street
Arcade, NY 14009 Lewiston, NY 14092
(585) 492-3100 Fax: (585) 492-0100 Box office: (716) 754-4375
www.arcadeandatticarr.com Fax: (716) 754-2741
www.artpark.net
TOUR LENGTH: 2 or more
GROUP LIMIT: N/A TOUR LENGTH: N/A
HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes All aboard! Experience scenic, historic train GROUP LIMIT: None Summertime performing & visual arts venue,
excursions at the home of the last operating steam located in Historic Lewiston. Artpark presents a
MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes
train in New York State. The Railroad hosts many Broadway musical, family events, and weekly
SEASONAL: Yes special events, and private charters are available. MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes concerts in the Outdoor Amphitheater. Scenic
Open Memorial Day Weekend through December. SEASONAL: Yes hiking trails, fishing docks & picnic areas are open
year round.
Becker Farms & Buffalo & Erie County
Vizcarra Vineyards Botanical Gardens
3760 Quaker Road 2655 South Park Avenue
Gasport, NY 14067 Buffalo, NY 14218
(716) 772-2211 Fax: (716) 772-7429 (716) 827-1584
www.beckerfarms.com www.buffalogardens.com
For the past 100 years Becker Farms and
TOUR LENGTH: Call for details TOUR LENGTH: Under 1 hour The Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens is
Vizcarra Vineyards has harvested its own fruits
GROUP LIMIT: N/A and vegetables to provide fresh produce and a wide GROUP LIMIT: N/A full of exotic horticulture treasures. Although there
HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes variety of value added products such as hand made are some plants native to our temperate region,
HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes
pies, jams, cookies, cider, fudge and wines. The most are native to tropical and sub-tropical regions
MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes
340 acre farm has been passed down through of the world. Made up of three glass domes and
five generations. nine greenhouses.
21 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.comBuffalo & Erie County The largest inland Buffalo Arts Studio
Naval & Military Park park of its kind
in the nation. All 2495 Main Street
One Naval Park Cove branches of the Buffalo, NY 14214
Buffalo, NY 14202 Armed Forces are (716) 833-4450
(716) 847-1773 Fax: (716) 847-6405 represented in the www.buffaloartsstudio.org
www.buffalonavalpark.org park’s exhibits.
Tour the decks and TOUR LENGTH: 1 hour
TOUR LENGTH: 2 or more hulls of a guided
GROUP LIMIT: N/A
missile cruiser,
GROUP LIMIT: 101 - 200 HANDICAP ACCESS: No BAS is a not-for-profit arts organization whose
destroyer and WWII
HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes mission is to provide affordable studio space and
submarine. Inspect MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes
regular public exposure for regional, national,
MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes uniforms and
and international artists through exhibitions, and
SEASONAL: Yes memorabilia in the
to enrich the community with art classes, mural
museum and exhibits aboard the ships.
programs, and public art.
Buffalo Bills Football/ Buffalo Bisons Baseball
Ralph Wilson Stadium
Coca-Cola Field
Ralph Wilson Stadium - One Bills Drive One James D. Griffin Plaza
Orchard Park, NY 14127 Buffalo, NY 14203
(716) 648-1800 (716) 846-2000
Fax: (716) 649-6446 Fax: (716) 852-6530
Toll free: (877) 228-4257 Toll free: (888) 223-6000
www.buffalobills.com www.bisons.com
Ralph Wilson Stadium has been home to the Bills The Buffalo Bisons, Triple A affiliate of the Toronto
TOUR LENGTH: N/A since 1973, with a seating capacity of 73,000 and TOUR LENGTH: 2 or more Blue Jays, play at the finest ballpark in the minor
GROUP LIMIT: None some of the best sight-lines in the entire NFL. leagues - Coca-Cola Field.
GROUP LIMIT: None
The Bills offer GROUP discounts to groups of 15
HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes
or more. For more info, call the GROUP Ticket
MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes Information number, 1-877-BB-TICKS (228-4257). MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes
SEASONAL: Yes SEASONAL: Yes
22 2017-2018 Buffalo Niagara Product Guide 1 888 2BUFFNY (1 888 228 3369) VisitBuffaloNiagara.comBuffalo Central Terminal Buffalo Harbor Cruises -
495 Paderewski Drive Miss Buffalo
Buffalo, NY 14212
(716) 810-3210 79 Marine Drive
www.buffalocentralterminal.org Buffalo, NY 14202-4225
Dock location: Erie Basin Marina
TOUR LENGTH: 1-2 hours (716) 856-6696 Fax: (716) 856-8901
GROUP LIMIT: 101 - 200 Toll free: (800) 244-8684
HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes www.buffaloharborcruises.com
MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes The Central Terminal opened in 1929. The Central Take a narrated sightseeing cruise and travel
Terminal Restoration Corp. was founded in 1997 TOUR LENGTH: 2 or more through three bodies of water, passing through the
to oversee the stabilization and restoration of the GROUP LIMIT: 51 - 100 historic Black Rock Lock and Canal. Party cruises
building, and while undertaking renovations they and private charters also available. Public cruises:
HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes
will continue with events and tours with a “Hard July-Labor Day (call for reservations).Private
Hat” view of the renovations. MOTORCOACH PARKING: No charters: May-Sept. (call for rates and dates).
SEASONAL: Yes
The Buffalo History Museum Buffalo Museum of Science
1 Museum Court 1020 Humboldt Parkway
Buffalo, NY 14216 Buffalo, NY 14211
(716) 873-9644 (716) 896-5200 Fax: (716) 897-6723
www.buffalohistory.org Toll free: (866) 291-6660
www.sciencebuff.org
TOUR LENGTH: Call for details
TOUR LENGTH: Call for details BMS offers interactive science studios, a National
GROUP LIMIT: 51-100 Geographic 3D Cinema, special traveling exhibits, and
GROUP LIMIT: 201+
HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes A National Historic Landmark built in 1901 during galleries showcasing items from its collections of over
the Pan-American Exposition. The museum HANDICAP ACCESS: Yes
MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes
700,000 specimens and artifacts.
features interactive exhibits, an extensive collection MOTORCOACH PARKING: Yes
of artifacts, manuscripts, books and photographs
chronicling the development of Buffalo and the
Niagara Frontier. New permanent exhibit of Tim
Russert’s Meet the Press office.
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